Interpretive Reading
Comprehension—Application Transfer--191 – 200Read the passage and answer the
question.It was raining hard
and the wind was blowing. The teacher said that we could play games in theclassroom during recess
time.Why are the children staying in at recess?

a.

It was too
hot.

c.

The weather was
bad.

b.

The classroom was messy.

d.

The teacher was sick.

7.

Interpretive Reading
Comprehension—Cause and Effect--191 – 2001. Read the story and answer the
question.The golden lion
tamarin lives in a small area of Brazil. These small monkeys are in danger of becoming extinct. The
forest where they live is shrinking fast. As more people move into this area, trees are cut down to
make room for cities and farms. The golden lion tamarin is also disappearing because they have been
captured by people. People think they are cute and want them as pets.What is causing the
golden lion tamaris to become endangered?

a.

They eat the leaves on the trees
that are being cut down.

c.

The trees where
they live are being cut down to make room for cities.

b.

They ate too many
bananas.

d.

People are putting them in
zoos.

8.

Interpretive Reading
Comprehension—Compare and Contrast--191 – 2001. Look at the picture and answer the
question.Which of the above items in this picture are NOT
inanimate?

a.

desk

c.

paper

b.

man

d.

phone

9.

Interpretive Reading
Comprehension—Drawing Conclusions--191 – 200 Read the passage and answer the
question.The football game
started earlier last Saturday. The games usually start at 7:00 p.m. Now that it is getting closer to
winter, it is nice that the games are earlier in the day, so we don’t have to wear our heavy
coats.Why are the football games starting earlier?

a.

It is getter
warmer.

c.

It is getting
colder.

b.

The players are on time.

d.

We can cheer longer.

10.

Interpretive Reading
Comprehension—Main Idea--191 – 2001. Read the passage and answer the
question.Kathy went on a walk
with her friend. They had a great time talking, getting exercise, and enjoying the weather. They went
all around the walking path, and back to their cars. They decided they would go again
tomorrow.What is the main idea of this passage?

a.

Kathy and her friend were
walking.

c.

Kathy loved the
weather.

b.

Kathy was with her best friend.

d.

Walking is the best exercise.

11.

Read the following magazine
article and answer the question.Bats have always played an important part in human myths. Because bats are nocturnal
animals, people have even though of them as evil spirits—friends of witches, vampires, ghosts,
and other creatures of the night. Today, we know that bats are not evil spirits. Yet, so many unkind
things have been said about bats over the years that many people still have greatly exaggerated.
It’s important to know the truth about these interest animals.Copyright Info: Wood, Linda C and Rink, Deane. “Zoo Books,” May
1999.What is the main idea of this magazine article?

a.

Bats are friends of witches and
vampires.

c.

Bats are
myths.

b.

People have thought of bats as evil even though they are
not.

d.

Bats are nocturnal
animals.

12.

Read the following and
answer the question.Butterflies are insects that have scales on their wings. They have thousands of these
tiny, colored scales on each wing. The scales are arranged in different ways to make colorful
patterns on the butterflies’ wings. Flutter, flutter, flutter the butterfly does go. Flying
through the air, its wings all aglow.Pitter, patter, putter colors they do sing, See the colorful
patterns on their wings.What is the main idea of these two pieces of
writing?

a.

Butterflies are
insects.

c.

Butterflies have
scales that create colorful patterns on their wings.

b.

Butterflies can fly.

d.

Butterflies are interesting
insects.

13.

Interpretive Reading
Comprehension—Summarize--191 – 2001. Read the passage and answer the
question.Charlotte’s
pretty, ruffled dress was becoming torn and ragged. She needed a pair of pants to she could climb
around on the ship without getting caught in the ropes on the deck. She needed to get around more
quickly, because she could not keep up with the rest of the crew. She had to find something
quick.What is the best summary for this passage?

a.

Charlotte’s clothes would not
allow her to work properly on the ship, and she needed new ones.

c.

Charlotte’s clothes did not match the clothes of the
rest of the crew.

b.

The captain was angry because she tried to help the
crew.

d.

Crew members were getting angry with
Charlotte.

14.

Interpretive Reading
Comprehension—Drawing Conclusions--RIT 201 - 210 Read the passage and answer the
question.Mary and her mother
wanted to bake a cake. They mixed eggs, flour, sugar, and baking powder in a bowl. Mary helped pour
the cake mix into the pan. The preheated the oven.What will Mary and her mother do
next?

a.

eat the
cake

c.

cut the cake into
pieces

b.

put the cake in the oven

d.

put frosting on the cake

15.

Interpretive Reading
Comprehension—Inference--RIT 201 - 210 Read the passage and answer the
question.How long is the yard sale open?

a.

9 hours

c.

12 hours

b.

8 hours

d.

24 hours

16.

Read the following label and
answer the question.What can happen if you do not take the vitamin with a full
glass of water?

a.

You may get
sleepy.

c.

The vitamin will
not work.

b.

You may get an upset stomach.

d.

Children under 10 will get
tired.

17.

Read the passage and answer
the question.He was not the
same. The plane passing by without rescuing him had changed him completely. He was not the same and
would never be like he had been before. The old Brian was weak, now he was new, stronger and would
not give up so he could survive.How do you think Brian has changed?

a.

Brian was stronger, more aware and
careful.

c.

Brian is angry
because he’s made mistakes.

b.

Brian felt sorry for himself and wanted to give
up.

d.

Brian has not changed at
all.

18.

Read the passage and answer
the question.Jan Brett, an
author of many children’s books, uses many of the stories told to her by her Swedish
grandmother. She illustrates her books with the cheerful colors and patterns often used in Northern
European countries.Based on this passage, which statement best describes Jan
Brett?

a.

She plans to move to
Sweden.

c.

Her work is not
important.

b.

She believes children should read.

d.

Her stories tell about her family’s
history.

19.

Interpretive Reading
Comprehension—Main Idea--RIT 201 - 210 Read the selection from Island of the Blue Dolphins and answer the
question.I do not remember much of this time, except that many suns rose and set. I though
about what I was going to do now that I was alone. I did not leave the village. Not until I had eaten
all of the abalones did I leave and then only to gather more. Yet, I do remember the day that I
decided I would never live in the village again.Copyright Info: Not
enough information. Island of the Blue Dolphins. (Teacher author: BevHoltom)What is
the main idea from this passage?

a.

She is alone and must
survive.

c.

She likes to eat
abalones.

b.

She lives in the village with her brother.

d.

She is leaving the village.

20.

Interpretive Reading
Comprehension—Prediction--RIT 201 - 210 Read the passage and answer the
question.Janet looked out her
bedroom window and saw the beautiful, new, white snow covering the ground outside. She quickly got
dressed and ran out the front door to make the first snowman of the season. “Don’t forget
your gloves! Your fingers will freeze!” called her mother, as the door slammed.
“Don’t need them! No time!” yelled Janet as she jumped into the snow. After about 5
minutes of working in the ice-cold snow with her bare hands to make the snowman, Janetrealized
that her fingers were so cold they were starting to hurt.What will Janet most likely do
next?